Caribe Green Fest Returns to Manzanillo for Its 18th Edition
On September 19 and 20, Manzanillo, Limón, will host the 18th edition of Caribe Green Fest, a sporting festival combining endurance competitions, nature and family activities on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. The program includes open-water swimming, triathlon and mountain duathlon, recreational MTB, trail running, aquathlon, the Travesía Caribe — a 5.2 km swimming route from […]
“Sei6 Cu4rtos”: A Play About the Impact of Words During Adolescence
On September 5 and 6, 2026, the National Theatre of Costa Rica will present Sei6 Cu4rtos, a play directed by Karla Barquero. The story follows six teenagers whose lives begin to change after a mysterious anonymous text appears during the week leading up to Valentine’s Day. As rumors and seemingly harmless comments spread, the teenagers […]
Whale and Dolphin Festival Comes to Uvita from September 4 to 6
From September 4 to 6, 2026, Uvita will host the Whale and Dolphin Festival, a celebration dedicated to the arrival of humpback whales in Costa Rica’s South Pacific. During the festival, local and international visitors will be able to take part in special whale and dolphin-watching tours, while also enjoying cultural and community activities. The […]
Patriotic Celebrations to Bring Tradition to the Country from September 13 to 15
From September 13 to 15, Costa Rica will celebrate its Patriotic Holidays with a program featuring the traditional Freedom Torch relay, lantern parades, civic ceremonies and student marching bands. The Torch will travel across the country from the Nicaraguan border to Cartago, accompanied by students and civic and cultural activities in different communities. On September […]
Guatemalan Gastronomic Festival Comes to Barrio Escalante
From August 21 to 30, Barrio Escalante will host a gastronomic festival inspired by the Popol Vuh, featuring 12 restaurants. Each establishment will offer a dish inspired by characters, symbols and stories from the K’iche’ Maya tradition, in a celebration that will also include art, cultural activities and Guatemalan products.
Discover the Birds That Live in San José
The Municipality of San José invites the public to take part in an activity dedicated to discovering and observing the birds that live in the city. The initiative aims to bring people closer to nature and encourage greater interest in urban biodiversity. The activity offers an opportunity to discover the different bird species that can […]
GuanaFest 2026 Brings a Major Climbing Celebration to Guanacaste
GuanaFest 2026 will bring together Guanacaste’s climbing community for an event combining sport, connection and activities for climbing enthusiasts. The event will take place across two venues, with the goal of bringing the community together to celebrate climbing in the province. The first date is scheduled for September 19, 2026, at TamaRocks in Tamarindo. A […]
International Book Fair Returns to Antigua Aduana with More Than 60 Authors and Free Admission
The 24th Costa Rica International Book Fair (FILCR 2026) will open this Saturday, August 22, at the Antigua Aduana in San José and will run through August 30. The event will bring together literature, art and cultural activities, with free admission throughout the nine-day fair. More Than 60 Authors and 129 Stands The fair will […]
The Sun Aligns Again with Costa Rica’s Pre-Columbian Stone Spheres
The National Museum of Costa Rica invites the public to experience a unique archaeoastronomical phenomenon that occurs only twice a year: the alignment of the Sun with the country’s famous pre-Columbian stone spheres. The activity offers visitors an opportunity to discover Costa Rica’s archaeological heritage while observing the relationship between the position of the Sun […]
RIDE Cultural Brings Music, Tradition and Free Activities to Three Alajuela Communities
From August 21 to 23, 2026, the communities of San Mateo, San Rafael and Poás, in Alajuela, will host a new edition of RIDE Cultural, an initiative of the Ministry of Culture and Youth (MCJ) that brings free cultural activities directly to local communities. Three Days of Free Cultural Activities The program includes a wide […]
